Westminster Hall
232 debates where MPs raised important constituency issues
What are Westminster Hall Debates?
Westminster Hall debates give MPs a chance to raise issues that matter to their constituents and get a response from a government minister. These are more in-depth than PMQs, allowing for detailed discussion of local and national concerns in a less adversarial setting.
- An MP opens with a 15-30 minute speech explaining the issue in detail
- Other MPs can contribute their views and share local examples from their constituencies
- A government minister responds with policy details, commitments, and government position
- The atmosphere is more collaborative than adversarial, focusing on solutions and dialogue
| Debate | Lead MP | Minister | Actions |
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| 2022 - 10 Jan - 05 Jul (37 debates) | |||
| July - 05 Jul (1 debate) | |||
| 05 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Zero-emission Buses
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Robert Goodwill Scarborough and Whitby Con | Trudy Harrison | View |
| June - 07-21 Jun (4 debates) | |||
| 21 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Equality of Opportunity: South-East Wakefield
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Jon Trickett Normanton and Hemsworth Lab | Kemi Badenoch | View |
| 14 Jun 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Driving Licences and Dangerous Drivers
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Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab | Trudy Harrison | View |
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Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange
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Alberto Costa South Leicestershire Con | Wendy Morton | View |
| 07 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Ports (Forth and Clyde) — [Ms Nusrat Ghani in the Chair]
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Kenny MacAskill None | Iain Stewart | View |
| May - 23-24 May (2 debates) | |||
| 24 May 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Great British Railways Headquarters: Swindon’s Bid
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Robert Buckland South Swindon Con | Wendy Morton | View |
| 23 May 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Taxes on Motor Fuel — [Julie Elliott in the Chair]
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Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab | Helen Whately | View |
| April - 19-27 Apr (7 debates) | |||
| 27 Apr 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Great British Railways Headquarters: Derby’s Bid
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Pauline Latham Mid Derbyshire Con | Wendy Morton | View |
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Public Transport Authority for South Yorkshire
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Alexander Stafford None | Andrew Stephenson | View |
| 26 Apr 2022 (3 debates) | |||
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Future of Rail — [Sir Charles Walker in the Chair]
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Rachael Maskell York Central Lab Co-op | Wendy Morton | View |
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Future of Small Cities Following Covid-19
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Daniel Zeichner Cambridge Lab | Stuart Andrew | View |
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Rail Services And Enhancement Pipeline Delay
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Tan Dhesi Slough Lab | N/A | View |
| 25 Apr 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Vehicle Tampering Offences
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Nicholas Fletcher None | Trudy Harrison | View |
| 19 Apr 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Covid-19 Pandemic: Royal Mail Services — [Rushanara Ali in the Chair]
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Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab | Paul Scully | View |
| March - 08-31 Mar (10 debates) | |||
| 31 Mar 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Local Transport Challenges And Future Initiatives
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Trudy Harrison Copeland Con | N/A | View |
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Urban Transport: Future Funding
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Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab | Trudy Harrison | View |
| 29 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Great British Railways Headquarters: Crewe Bid
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Kieran Mullan Bexhill and Battle Con | Wendy Morton | View |
| 23 Mar 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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A5 in the Midlands: Improvements — [Stewart Hosie in the Chair]
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Mark Pawsey Rugby Con | Trudy Harrison | View |
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Treharris: Restoration of Post Office Services — [Mr Laurence Robertson in the Chair]
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Gerald Jones Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare Lab | Paul Scully | View |
| 15 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Blackpool Airport and Levelling Up
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Scott Benton None | Robert Courts | View |
| 09 Mar 2022 (3 debates) | |||
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Bus Service Improvement Plans: North-west England
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Charlotte Nichols Warrington North Lab | Trudy Harrison | View |
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Multi-hospital NHS Trusts: Transportation
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Caroline Ansell Eastbourne Con | Edward Argar | View |
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Smart Road Pricing
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Elliot Colburn None | Trudy Harrison | View |
| 08 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Great British Railways Headquarters: Carnforth Bid
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David Morris Morecambe and Lunesdale Con | Wendy Morton | View |
| February - 08 Feb (3 debates) | |||
| 08 Feb 2022 (3 debates) | |||
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Grit Bins
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Robert Largan None | N/A | View |
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Leamside Line — [Mr Philip Hollobone in the Chair]
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Sharon Hodgson Washington and Gateshead South Lab | Wendy Morton | View |
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Public Transport Access In Washington And Gateshead South
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Sharon Hodgson Washington and Gateshead South Lab | N/A | View |
| January - 10-26 Jan (10 debates) | |||
| 26 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Vehicle Ownership: Fatal Accidents and Rural Crime
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Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con | Trudy Harrison | View |
| 19 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Upper Don Trail
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Gill Furniss Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough Lab | Rebecca Pow | View |
| 13 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Smart Motorways — [Mr Phillip Hollobone in the Chair]
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Huw Merriman Bexhill and Battle Con | Trudy Harrison | View |
| 12 Jan 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Direct Ferry Links: Scotland and Mainland Europe
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Kenny MacAskill None | Iain Stewart | View |
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Transport Connectivity: Merseyside
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Mick Whitley None | N/A | View |
| 11 Jan 2022 (4 debates) | |||
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A1: Peterborough to Blyth
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Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con | Trudy Harrison | View |
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Beam Park Station
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Jon Cruddas Dagenham and Rainham Lab | Wendy Morton | View |
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Ultrafast Broadband: Devon and Somerset — [CHRISTINA REES in the Chair]
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Selaine Saxby None | Julia Lopez | View |
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A1 Road Safety Improvements For Grantham And Stamford
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Gareth Davies Grantham and Bourne Con | N/A | View |
| 10 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Police Powers to Suspend Driving Licences
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Christina Rees Neath Lab | Trudy Harrison | View |
| 2021 - 22 Sep - 15 Dec (13 debates) | |||
| December - 07-15 Dec (3 debates) | |||
| 15 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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European Entry-Exit System Requirements: Port of Dover
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Natalie Elphicke None | Kevin Foster | View |
| 08 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Levelling Up: Local Councils
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John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab | Neil O'Brien | View |
| 07 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Great British Railways HQ: Darlington Bid — [Sir Gary Streeter in the Chair]
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Peter Gibson None | Chris Heaton-Harris | View |
| November - 09-24 Nov (5 debates) | |||
| 24 Nov 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Bus Services: North-east England
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Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab | Trudy Harrison | View |
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Great British Railways: Headquarters
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Julian Sturdy York Outer Con | Chris Heaton-Harris | View |
| 16 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Pedicabs: Women’s Safety
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Nickie Aiken None | Rachel Maclean | View |
| 15 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Road Traffic Offences: Fatal Collisions
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Christina Rees Neath Lab | Andrew Stephenson | View |
| 09 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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East to West Chesterfield Cycle Route
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Toby Perkins Chesterfield Lab | Andrew Stephenson | View |
| October - 19-27 Oct (4 debates) | |||
| 27 Oct 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency: Shetland
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem | Trudy Harrison | View |
| 26 Oct 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Motorcycling: Government Support
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Bill Wiggin North Herefordshire Con | Trudy Harrison | View |
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Transport Funding: Wales and HS2
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Geraint Davies Swansea West Lab | Andrew Stephenson | View |
| 19 Oct 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Post Office Closures
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Marion Fellows Motherwell and Wishaw SNP | Paul Scully | View |
| September - 22 Sep (1 debate) | |||
| 22 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Motor Insurance: Court Judgments
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Theresa Villiers Chipping Barnet Con | Trudy Harrison | View |